Tag:railway=platform

How to map

Draw an area around the perimeter of the platform. This is the preferred, more detailed method, however drawing a single way along the centre of the platform is acceptable.

Required tags

• railway=platform - Define it as a platform.
• area=yes - Necessary if the platform is mapped as an area.

Optional tags

• ref=* - Platform reference number.
• name=* - Name of the platform, if it has one.
• surface=* - The surface of the platform; e.g. asphalt, paved etc.
• width=* - Width of the platform (if mapped as a linear way).
• wheelchair=* Acceptable access by wheelchair.

Ancillary items

Items associated with a platform, preferably mapped as separate entitles to allow accurate positioning.

• amenity=bench - A bench to sit down.
• amenity=waste_basket - A receptacle in which to place litter.
• amenity=shelter - A covered area to shelter from the weather.
• amenity=toilets - A public convenience.

Frequently used tags

Key	Value	Description
light_rail	yes / no
subway	yes / no
monorail	yes / no
tram	yes / no	do trams stop?
funicular	yes / no

Tags used in combination

These tags may be added to the platform feature:

• tactile_paving=yes/no -
• elevator=* -
• surveillance=outdoor -
• supervised=* -

Related features

These features are usually tagged on a separate node or way:

• amenity=vending_machine + vending=public_transport_tickets
• amenity=vending_machine + vending=sweets or vending=drinks
• amenity=clock
• highway=steps + conveying=* for escalators
• emergency=phone
• man_made=surveillance

See also

• railway=platform_edge, part of a detailed way to map train platforms
• local_ref=*, to indicate the number or letter of the stop, platform or other transport feature
• highway=platform - for platforms at bus stops and bus stations